CD ROM not working

I guess I need to know if you are running this cd
on its own IDE controller or is it connected to the same cable as your HDD.If it is on the same cable you have to make sure your master/slave settings are right on your drives.

What kind of cd burning software are you using? Does the drive show up in this software?

I am using Adpatec cd writing software, not
sure of the version. The Adaptec software
doesn't recognize the cd writer either. All get
is that there is no suooprted cd-rw device, but
it is listed in the device manager when I view
it.

No problem! Your CD-Rom shows up but Adaptec EZ-CD Creator has to have a definition file for any newer writers not listed in the program... you can get these from Adaptec's Roxio site at http://www.roxio.com/en/support/software_updates.jhtml Go there and download the update to whatever version you have and make sure you ALSO get the Drive Update file... It will fix your problem quicklike...

D.

I would go to the roxio sight and see if there are any updates for your software..

If you installed the ahrdware after the software try unistalling the software adn reinstaling it.

Also make sure your slave settings are correct and that you are using the most up to date drivers for your particular manufacturer-only some cd writers need this.

Also make sure that the cd-writer is reading cds..if it can read them but wont copy then you dont have a cd writer or your program or drivers are messed up..try Nero 6 if you cant get this software to work.

If not on own IDE channel hook it up on its own with the right jumpers. To test it.

The driver that you most likely need is the IDE driver for the chip-set on your motherboard.

If you installed the driver that comes with most CD-ROM drives on a floppy disk, that may be part of your problem.
The driver that comes on the floppy is the DOS mode driver for the CD drive and has NOTHING to do with running the drive under Windows.

The first thing to do, is to enter Device Manager and delete all 3 IDE controllers.
Primary Secondary and Root
Re-boot and see if Windows now installs the correct driver.

For burning CDs, you first need to have the IDE controller able to see and read disks on the drive.
Then, your CD burning software takes care of the rest.
Roxio is only providing support for Easy CD Creator 5 and 6.
If you have a newer CD drive and are attempting to use Easy CD Creator 3 or 4, you may not have driver support for your drive.

Chas

I have never had to load drivers for a CD-RW, as Windows automatically detects it and includes it in Device Manager. I have had experience of all Windows versions, and this appears to be universal. Check the Master/Slave settings on the IDE channel. If the CD is reading data, but not recording data, then you may have a faulty.

On the other hand, I have, however, had various problems with Adaptec EZCD Creator. I have found this programme to be very problematic, and have abandoned it now in favour of Nero Burning ROM, which is very intuitive and easy to operate. Once loaded, it is best to use the toolkit to test drive speeds. You should find your drive is visible and will record at the maximum speed.

Hi,

It sounds like your CDRW Drive is not supported by the burn software you are using.
If the software dosent support the drive. It will not show the drive in the supported drives list. Even though windows sees it and shows it in the device manager. I have seen this myself
a time or two. You have to use burn software that
supports your drive. I hope this helps.

Regards, Gil

I had a simular trouble. I switched the cdr to the ide 2 cable aznd all is well since.

If you are still using adaptec you definately need to update.

Roxio bought the easy cd software and provides all the support now.

http://tinyurl.com/74zf

Lee